Global Game: I Can Choose Instance Rewards

To put it simply, it was as if an average opponent who neither wanted to win nor lose was dragging time with Liou Luoying, making this inherently proud disciple quickly become somewhat careless, thinking that if this was the master’s test, she would undoubtedly win it beautifully.

Her attack rhythm soon became increasingly bold and even impatient, showing some defensive flaws.

"Hehe, got careless, didn’t you, little girl?"

Wang Zhifan, seeing this, slightly curled the corners of his mouth. As someone with rich combat experience, he knew all too well the mindset of a novice.

He immediately controlled the avatar that was seemingly being "suppressed" by Liou Luoying to execute a rather skilled fake attack.

Then, as Liou Luoying reflexively raised her hand to counterattack, his avatar instantly changed its move, causing Liou Luoying to strike air and letting the avatar’s finger touch her elbow.

Following this hit, Liou Luoying’s body tilted and lost balance, and the avatar, whose movements suddenly became slippery, used a grappling technique to bind her arms in the blink of an eye, with one hand pressing against her throat.

"Ah! Master, you’re cheating! Cheating!"

In that moment, being controlled by the avatar behind her and unable to move, Liou Luoying shouted in frustration. She found it hard to accept suddenly losing a well-fought battle without enough time to react.

Wang Zhifan first controlled the black-clothed avatar behind her to release her, then he swept his gaze over all the disciples in front of him, saying:

"Indeed, my method just now was a bit sly, but who can guarantee that their opponent isn’t a cunning person?

Relying on a battle to proceed smoothly without waves is unrealistic; you must always be prepared for your opponent to harbor sinister plots!

Moreover, the previous battle also reflected a problem, which is fighting too impatiently!

If Ah Ying, you were more steady and cautious, you wouldn’t have failed to respond to my feint attack!"

After a serious evaluation of the previous battle, Wang Zhifan gave Liou Luoying a passing evaluation but noted that she needed to continue working hard. Then, he let the teary-eyed young girl return to the line and began testing the next lucky one.

The next person he called up was another talented youth, the little bronze man Qin Quan.

However, this kid stood up with a somewhat sheepish expression and said to him:

"Master, I entered the Wind and Thunder Space yesterday to train, but I still haven’t understood what the meaning of Wind and Thunder is..."

In other words, after half a month of training under Wang Zhifan, he still showed no signs of grasping the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill; he was still a pitiful blank slate, making it difficult for Wang Zhifan to test him.

"Hmm... Ah Quan, I know your situation. You shouldn’t feel guilty...

I have long said that the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill is an advanced lightweight skill, and its difficulty in cultivation cannot be underestimated. Not to mention half a month, even half a year without any progress is quite normal...

Moreover, your mental state will also affect your understanding of the Wind and Thunder intent.

Imagine what the essence of Wind and Thunder is? It must be wild and unrestrained, free and unbridled!

But failing to make progress affects one’s mindset!

The more eager you are to comprehend it, the more anxious you become, and the further away you’ll be from understanding the realm of Wind and Thunder!

So, cultivating this skill often requires a stroke of luck. Impatience is not the way to go; perhaps you’ll suddenly grasp it when you’re relaxed and not anxious anymore."

After advising Qin Quan and several other beleaguered disciples who had chosen to cultivate the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill, Wang Zhifan then gave Qin Quan a new arrangement.

"Ah Quan, given your situation, focusing solely on mastering the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill is the worst strategy.

Heed my advice, and begin training in the Infinite Golden Body Skill starting today. This Body Refining Technique matches your physique perfectly; you’re definitely going to grasp it smoothly!

As far as the Lightweight Skill is concerned, don’t worry about it for now. Once you’ve made some achievements in the Golden Body Skill and stabilized your mindset, revisit it now and then!

Who knows, you might suddenly understand what the meaning of Wind and Thunder is one day!"

His words were insightful and sincere, quickly restoring the confidence of the somewhat dejected and embarrassed Qin Quan, who, standing tall, expressed that he would follow Wang Zhifan’s advice and temporarily set aside the incomprehensible Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill.

Wang Zhifan felt pleased that this disciple wasn’t stubborn, declaring that he failed this Cultivation Technique test and instructed him to go to the Black Tower to study the Infinite Golden Body Skill immediately.

Subsequently, Wang Zhifan’s attention shifted to the next examinee, the slim youth Huang Feihua.

Just like Qin Quan, who had already gone to the Underground Palace, this youngster also listed the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill as his primary cultivation technique, yet his demeanor was not as embarrassed, showing a calmness slightly inconsistent with his temperament.

"Master, although this disciple hasn’t mastered the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill, yesterday in the Wind and Thunder Space, I had a revelation and inexplicably understood the essence of Wind and Thunder, and I am confident that I will master this cultivation technique within at most half a month!"

Upon hearing the young man’s statement, Wang Zhifan’s face showed a hint of interest; he wondered if this kid wasn’t just mentally agile but also had some talent in martial arts. He then looked at him expectantly and said:

"Hmm... Little Crane, I’m quite pleased with your confidence...

Since you claim to vaguely understand the essence of Wind and Thunder, could you demonstrate it on the spot for me?

You don’t need to achieve anything extraordinary; just give it your all. This will be my test of your progress."

"Yes, Master."

Huang Feihua didn’t panic at Wang Zhifan’s request, immediately standing still and closing his eyes, beginning to employ the auxiliary Observation Skill from the basics of the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill, gathering the Wind and Thunder intent he had grasped.

As someone who had truly cultivated the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill, Wang Zhifan entered a similar state simultaneously.

However, his cultivation level was much higher, and he didn’t need to use the Observation Skill to gather his Wind and Thunder intent. Closing his eyes was entirely unnecessary, as he could easily release his faintest Wind and Thunder intent to envelop Huang Feihua in front of him and make a judgment in comparison.

A few breaths later.

"You can stop, Little Crane. I understand your revelation; your judgment is correct. It won’t be long before you truly master it! I announce your test passed! Now, head to the Black Tower and continue training!"

As Huang Feihua left, Wang Zhifan patiently assessed the other forty-seven disciples.

These disciples didn’t leave a particularly deep impression on him, but he didn’t show favoritism or neglect them, calling each one out individually for assessment.

Among them, those training in the Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill, like their fellow students before them, mostly struggled to grasp its basics.

Wang Zhifan advised them to switch to more suitable cultivation techniques based on their situation to avoid stubborn persistence.

Only two or three of them had a faint understanding of the essence of Wind and Thunder, and he advised them to continue their efforts.

Training in Pure Yang True Skill was straightforward. Wang Zhifan could tell at a glance whether a disciple’s physique had strengthened and provided further suggestions.

For those practicing the Great Dream Saber Scripture, things were tough.

Wang Zhifan had currently reached Lv6 in this Cultivation Technique, so naturally, he examined disciples more thoroughly.

He sent multiple Dream Me Avatars to spar with them, testing basic saber techniques, and had them nap in front of their peers, so he could send avatars into their dreams for "on-the-spot guidance," which utterly exhausted them both physically and mentally.

The assessment for the Infinite Golden Body Skill was different; perhaps due to its clumsy characteristics, it wasn’t favored by the disciples, with only a few opting to prioritize it. However, the method to assess progress was exceedingly simple.

Wang Zhifan just needed to test the disciples’ change in body strength and whether they could activate the protective golden light to know everything.

As such, these few disciples performed street-style tricks like "breaking stones on the chest" and "neck holding an iron spear" in front of the other disciples, making those watching increasingly feel that this was the most rustic technique taught by Wang Zhifan, their master.